Trial Information

Summary: Pharmacotherapy Relapse Prevention in Body Dysmorphic Disorder

Appearance Concerns Treatment Research Study

* Do you dislike the way any part(s) of your body (for example, your skin, hair, nose, eyes) look?

* Do you think about your appearance for more than one hour per day?

* Do you worry that your muscles are not big enough, or do you spend a lot of time lifting weights to enhance your muscles?

* Do you engage in any behaviors intended to check on, hide, or fix your appearance (for example, mirror checking, comparing yourself to others, excessive grooming behaviors)?

* Or do you avoid any places, people or activities because of your appearance concerns (for example, do you avoid bright lights, mirrors, dating, or parties)?

* Do your appearance-related thoughts or behaviors cause you a lot of anxiety, sadness, or shame?

* Do you have problems with your work, school, family, or friends because of your appearance concerns?

If you answered any of these questions with ‘yes’, you might be eligible to participate in a study at the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH). If you qualify, you will receive the following:

Diagnostic Evaluation at no cost
Medication Treatment at no cost

You will also be asked to fill out some questionnaires assessing body image symptoms, anxiety and mood. The treatment will be at no cost for you.

If you are interested in participating or would like to get further information, please call the Body Dysmorphic Disorder Clinic at (617) 643-3079 at the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), or email BDD@partners.org.

If you would like to learn more about participating in this study, please send an e-mail message using the form below.